Curated Graphic Design History Resources for Students
By
wemadethis
An everything bagel for the brain. Substantive, layered, well-seasoned.
Summary
An associate lecturer at London Metropolitan University shares graphic design history resources and discusses how students struggle to find useful online inspiration. The article provides curated links and guidance for graphic design students to discover historical and contemporary design references.
Key quotes
· 3 pulledOne of the things I've noticed each year though is that students often struggle when it comes to finding useful places to look for inspiration when they search online.
If you're new to design, it can be hard to filter.
It's a wonderful course, with great connections to industry, and some really brilliant students who regularly create exciting and energetic work.
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